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EU54 MPO

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,943 mi
Last recorded167,943 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 MPO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 167,943 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 167,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 127,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front subframe centre and rear mounting bushes all have slight movement

offside mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads very close to minumum thickness

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,578 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,317 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 28 Aug 2010 83,759 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 28 Aug 2010 83,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,611 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,946 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,678 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 38,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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EU54 MPO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU54 MPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU54 MPO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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